Further, a 2013 amendment to New Jersey’s constitution requires the minimum wage rate to increase with inflation. Therefore, once the minimum wage reaches $15.00 and $5.13 in 2024, it will continue to climb based on the consumer price index.

If you have any questions regarding the minimum wage increase in New Jersey or any other labor and employment matters, please contact an attorney at Franklin, Gringer & Cohen, P.C. at 516-228-3131.